thetruthbehindorochimaru

Is Orochimaru only just an anime character, or is there something else behind him? In myth, he is a legendary ninja that is tainted by snake magic. Sound familar ? cough*Voldemort*cough. Although he is well known as Orochimaru, according to legend, his original name is Yashagorō. Once a follower of his master Jiraiya (also anime but he is his friend instead of his pupil), he eventually betrayed him. Although this is a mixed perception, this is where he came from and has grown in popularity since his introduction. Orochimaru may be a rare double rip character: he came from folklore, but his anime existence may have been doubly inspired by Lord Voldemort.